Everton edge ahead of Roma for defender

By European Football
June 12 2005

Leverkusen defender Diego Placente would rather go to Everton, than Roma according to his agent, speaking to the La Gazzetta Dello Sport he stated:

"Now there is some interest from Roma."

"In order to travel to Rome we must at least reach a principle agreement.

"Diego appreciates the interest of Roma, but if an offer from Everton arrived we could not ignore it.

"With all respect for Roma, Everton will play in the Champions League next season."